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43. First he could have run again but hasn't

Wed Feb 25, 2026, 10:47 AM

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Instead he moved back to NYC. And what made him one of the greatest senators ever? Other than one hearing when he questioned Jeff Sessions, I can't think of a single major accomplishment of his as a Senator that makes him 'one of greatest'. Yes he was a good Senator who did a lot of good things, but so has Tina Smith who replaced him.

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Has Sen. Kristen Gillibrand demanded that Rep Tony Gonzalez resign yet? Asking for Al Franken. [View all] Chasstev365 Wednesday OP

Has Warren? Has Sanders? Has Booker? SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #1

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No SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #7

And those accusations were absurd PatSeg Wednesday #18

Hannity and Stone were only involved with the first accuser SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #25

"Franken is doing fine"? PatSeg Wednesday #30

Is he broke and homeless? SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #33

It's not how he is doing that is the issue; it's that the electorate was denied one of the best senators ever. Amaryllis Wednesday #41

First he could have run again but hasn't SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #43

Thank you!!! Eom Karma13612 Wednesday #89

It's not about him, it's about us. We are missing out. Pompoy Wednesday #83

How? SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #85

That isn't the measure MadameButterfly Wednesday #112

Maybe so SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #114

He regrets stepping down MadameButterfly Wednesday #116

I'm sure he does SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #117

No, I will not let it go. He did NOTHING wrong. Ferrets are Cool Wednesday #44

Republicans, and some Democrats, have done far worse SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #46

It was a comedy skit..eom Karma13612 Wednesday #93

Yes the picture was SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #101

OK... eom Karma13612 22 hrs ago #127

Interesting that he lives in NYC now. SunSeeker Wednesday #79

He could have run for mayor SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #81

Gillibrand was just re-elected in 2024. Quiet Em Wednesday #84

She flamed out running Karma13612 Wednesday #92

She got over one million more votes for Senator than the con artist did at the top of the ticket. Quiet Em Wednesday #94

I'm in NYS Karma13612 Wednesday #96

If Schumer retires, AOC will run for his seat. Quiet Em Wednesday #98

That's true SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #102

She managed a photo op? MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #105

More than one SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #113

Where are the "eight others" now? MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #104

They probably have SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #110

That's the false narrative iemanja Wednesday #118

Five Democratic Senators who urged Al to resign ran for President in 2020 DFW Wednesday #11

Harris did get to be VP in 20 SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #13

Indeed she did DFW Wednesday #14

But Gillibrand was the loudest and shriekiest Jilly_in_VA Wednesday #37

Harris was not far behind. DFW Wednesday #61

Whataboutism. Jilly_in_VA Wednesday #65

She definitely took credit for it lame54 Wednesday #78

YES, she will MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #106

My senator in Oregon did to but he came Tree Lady Wednesday #54

I'm not so sure he even intended to run for president DFW Wednesday #59

I guess people just hoped he would Tree Lady Wednesday #66

There was PLENTY of that DFW Wednesday #70

Several Democratic Senators have since apologized to him for their statements urging him to resign. DFW Wednesday #60

They were not the only ones. iemanja Wednesday #121

Only ONE person caused Al Franken to quit. 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #28

Oh, sure DFW Wednesday #62

No, I don't; but a family member does 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #64

So do I DFW Wednesday #68

We need fighters, not people who are going to surrender when the going gets tough 31st Street Bridge Wednesday #71

He was 66 with a deteriorating hip condition with over 40 Democratic Senators who were there to back him up DFW Wednesday #74

Amy Klobuchar didn't even defend him. SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #76

It must have been awful for him. AloeVera Wednesday #97

Schumer was one of two final insults DFW Wednesday #99

Did you ever consider that maybe Al was guilty? 31st Street Bridge 20 hrs ago #131

Since I had known him for years prior to this, plus DFW 17 hrs ago #132

Seems it was all staged outrage that overwhelmed more naive legislators 31st Street Bridge 16 hrs ago #133

Seems the current administration can withstand any attack 31st Street Bridge 20 hrs ago #129

I don't think that's fair SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #75

Bullshit MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #107

More like he deserted our party 31st Street Bridge 20 hrs ago #130

Gillibrand led the charge RVN VET71 23 hrs ago #124

Making a Facebook post is leading the charge? SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #125

GREAT POINT MoseShrute Wednesday #2

Thank you. She certainly led the charge and ginned-up others to follow. QueerDuck Wednesday #3

Actually it was Schumer who led the charge SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #9

I'm aware of his role too. She was the face of it all... QueerDuck Wednesday #10

The corporate media made her the face of it SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #12

So she played into the hands of the "corporate media" ... interesting take. QueerDuck Wednesday #24

No it's those who continue to attack her and only her SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #32

I will always defend him and stand up to the bullies who characterize his resignation as ... QueerDuck Wednesday #38

Never said that his resignation was SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #40

So by not recognizing the saboteurs and denying their motives... QueerDuck Wednesday #51

So every woman that accused him was a saboteur? SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #52

What about his apology for giving people reason to mistrust him? EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #58

The damage had been done. Do do otherwise, even if justified, would have been to prolong an... QueerDuck Wednesday #91

The root cause is still Franken then EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #95

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That is how I recall it PatSeg Wednesday #21

You are correct. There was much more going on. I remember, too. QueerDuck Wednesday #27

And to make matters even worse, PatSeg Wednesday #35

Hear, hear. peppertree Wednesday #39

Yes, it wasn't so much about sexual misconduct, PatSeg Wednesday #55

Why are you unwilling to accept Franken's account in which he blames Schumer? delisen Wednesday #57

Yes, he was on her bandwagon, as I've said. The damage was done, and had he not piled on, it would have... QueerDuck Wednesday #90

I don, t believe I made the point you are attributing to me.nt delisen Wednesday #100

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I see the "blame the woman" narrative endures Sympthsical Wednesday #16

My point is she was more concerned about taking down a political rival than protecting women. Chasstev365 Wednesday #17

But you're singling her out Sympthsical Wednesday #19

Because she used a situation to eliminate Franken purely as a political rival: NOT COOL! Chasstev365 Wednesday #22

So just going to ignore entirely what I said Sympthsical Wednesday #31

I didn't miss your point; I simply don't agree with you! Chasstev365 Wednesday #34

Where is the evidence of that? SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #36

https://apnews.com/article/kirsten-gillibrand-andrew-cuomo-al-franken-resignation-a3735f0f78ed6a8949b34cbc82239023 Chasstev365 Wednesday #48

That article doesn't prove your accusation SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #49

"Eventually." She did NOT rush to judgement like she did with Franken. I just proved the point! Chasstev365 Wednesday #50

She and 38 other Senators took almost a month from the first accusation SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #53

Political rival? karynnj Wednesday #45

Politcal rival? Quiet Em Wednesday #63

Don't confuse them with facts SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #67

I don't even understand where that logic comes from. Quiet Em Wednesday #69

There is no logic in demonization SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #73

"Them"? MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #109

Have a nice day! SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #115

NEVER! Clouds Passing Wednesday #20

WILL NEVER FORGIVE HER OR FORGET..... a kennedy Wednesday #23

Look at all the whataboutism here Fullduplexxx Wednesday #26

Yes, the "multiple wrongs make a right" attitude is something TiberiusB Wednesday #47

Here is Jane Meyer's story suegeo Wednesday #56

Due process is a judicial standard SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #72

You betcha... PCIntern Wednesday #29

Who is your Senator? Quiet Em Wednesday #42

As a Minnesotan . . . Scubamatt Wednesday #77

Will you ever forgive Bernie Sanders? Jose Garcia Wednesday #80

Will you ever forgive Kamala Harris? Jose Garcia Wednesday #82

She was definitely the loudest. Kingofalldems Wednesday #86

Thank you! Chasstev365 Wednesday #87

The women-blaming narrative requires putting the blame on her iemanja Wednesday #120

Yes, women should be quiet, especially when sexual harassment is being discussed Jose Garcia 22 hrs ago #128

Nice one!!!! I'll second that!!! Karma13612 Wednesday #88

It was such an OBVIOUS right wing smear MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #103

Ditto. I will never support Gillibrand in any way shape or form. I even called up her office and told her staffers that PatrickforB Wednesday #111

Bernie too? Kamala? iemanja Wednesday #119

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Gillibrand BGRD Yesterday #123